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JBL E35 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

JBL E35 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

JBL E35
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

8.0

User score

▲Better than 50% of headphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 51%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8%

5.2

Connectivity

6%

5.4

Battery

4%

6.4

Calls & Controls

▼Worse than 58%
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 68%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones JBL E35

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8%

5.2

Connectivity

6%

5.4

Battery

4%

6.4

Calls & Controls

5.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 73% of models
Popularity:
JBL E35 has a popularity score of 7.7 points, which is higher than that of 72.9% of products in this category.
7.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.3
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
JBL
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
165 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 165 g, lighter than 66.3% of headphones and equal to 0.4% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
4.2
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 4.2, lower clamp force than 50.4% of headphones.
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JBL E35 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 24.3% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (165 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    165 g vs 218 g
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Multipoint connections
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • 24.3% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (165 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    165 g vs 218 g
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Multipoint connections
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 8.45 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (93.6 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    93.55 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 9.45 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (93.6 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    93.55 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 8.45 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (93.6 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    93.55 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 9.45 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (93.6 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    93.55 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Gamer Dad
≈ estimated
27/02/2018
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and cable tests
Verdict
JBL E35 offers good sound for the price and is a recommended buy, especially on sale, though the bass is light.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

pcmag.com
18/04/2017
Listening test · Budget wired on-ear
Verdict
The JBL E35 is a budget wired on-ear with deep, punchy bass and crisp highs, best for bass lovers rather than flat-sound purists.
headphonereview.com
09/04/2017
Hands-on test · Budget wired on-ear
Verdict
The JBL E35 is a stylish, well-priced wired on-ear with a plastic build and no case, though its sound is hard to beat at this price.
uk.pcmag.com
18/04/2017
Listening test · Budget wired on-ear
Verdict
The JBL E35 is a light, comfortable wired on-ear whose sculpted sound and bass depth suit bass fans on a budget.
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letemsvetemapplem.eu
05/11/2016
Summary of the review
JBL E35 Review: The ideal Christmas gift not only for your children!
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headphonereview.com
28/04/2017
Summary of the review
JBL E35 Vs E45BT Headphones
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consumerreports.org
[Date Not Specified]
Summary of the review
JBL E35 Headphone Review - Consumer Reports Would you like a summary of the pros and cons found in these specific reviews?
headphonecheck.com
18/05/2017
Hands-on test · On-ear for phone calls
Verdict
The JBL E35 suits mobile listeners who want comfort and hands-free calls, but deep bass and hi-fi detail are limited.
kopfhoerer.de
15/02/2017
Review · Compact on-ear with hands-free
Verdict
The JBL E35 is a comfortable on-ear for daily phone use that offers good value over simpler rivals, but deep bass and hi-fi detail are limited.
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letemsvetemapplem.eu
05/11/2016
Summary of the review
JBL E35 Review: The Ideal Christmas Gift
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headphonecheck.com
15/02/2017
Hands-on test · On-ear for phone calls
Verdict
The JBL E35 suits mobile listeners who want comfort and hands-free calls, but deep bass and hi-fi detail are limited.
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lifeandstyle.fr
02/11/2016
Summary of the review
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about JBL E35

  • Excellent value for money for a wired everyday headphone
  • Lightweight and comfortable design works well for extended casual listening
  • Detachable fabric cable helps durability and resists tangling
  • Foldable construction makes them easier to carry around
  • Balanced sound with deep bass and clean treble for the class
  • Inline mic delivers solid clarity for calls

What customers don't like about JBL E35

  • No volume controls on the cable remote
  • Mostly plastic construction can feel a bit cheap
  • No carrying pouch or protective case included
  • On-ear fit can become warm or uncomfortable after longer sessions
  • Passive isolation is limited compared with larger over-ear models
  • Bass emphasis can feel a little strong for listeners wanting a flatter sound

Verdict

The JBL E35 is a sleek, on-ear wired headphone featuring powerful 40mm dynamic drivers that deliver a balanced signature sound with a frequency response of 20Hz – 20kHz and a 32-ohm impedance. Its ergonomic design includes a comfortable fabric headband, form-fitting ear cushions, and a fold-flat mechanism for easy portability. Main pros include its lightweight 165g frame, a detachable tangle-free braided cable, and a one-button universal remote with an integrated microphone for hands-free calls. However, notable cons include the lack of on-cable volume controls and a sound profile that may feel slightly bass-light for some users.

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